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FY26 4Q_CSCO Forecast to Industry- Future Requirements for Fiscal Years 2026-2027

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The United States Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) has issued a forecast to industry outlining anticipated requirements for Fiscal Years 2026-2027. This memorandum is intended for planning purposes to assist industry in preparing for potential future Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes. The forecasted requirements fall under the Future COMSATCOM Services Acquisition (FCSA) and are categorized into three primary service areas: COMSATCOM Transponded Capacity (CTC) for satellite bandwidth and power, COMSATCOM Subscription Services (CSS) for fixed or mobile satellite services, and Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3) for large-scale, custom integrated solutions. Specific anticipated requirements include Ku-band capacity for AFCENT ISR support, managed Ku and Ka band services for Global AISR operations, and an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Iridium-certified equipment and 24/7/365 help desk support. Additionally, the forecast includes MGEO orbit satellite services involving spacecraft operation and terrestrial backhaul. Certain requirements, such as CS30025, are expected to involve a one-year base period with four one-year options and must provide communications services anywhere in the world within a secure, zero-fail environment. All information provided is subject to change and is based on known near-term competitive requirements.

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US Space Force forecasts FY2026-2027 commercial satellite communications requirements across three service areas.

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Department Of Defense → FA2541 Ssc Comrcl Svs Ofc Ssc Cmk

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517410 - Satellite Telecommunications

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CA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2541 Ssc Comrcl Svs Ofc Ssc Cmk
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OfficeEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2541 Ssc Comrcl Svs Ofc Ssc Cmk
Office AddressEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245, USA
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The United States Space Force (USSF) Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Office, or CSCO, presents the following information to industry for preparation of potential Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). All information outlined within is subject to change and based on known near-term competitive requirements for the subsequent 12 months. This document is current as of September 8, 2026.


No feedback or response is requested, this information is provided to industry for planning purposes only.

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